Mohamed G.A. Nassef

• DAAD Research Ambassador in Egypt (2026 - 2028)
• Posdoc Fellowship award from Fulbright Commission in Egypt (2016)
• DAAD GERLS Ph.D. full scholarship (2009 - 2013)
• Bremen University-Germany/ Alexandria University- Egypt scholarship (2004)

[1]          Abdelrahman, R., El-Helaly, M., Pape, F., Abdelnaeem, M., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2026). Effect of complex bio-thickener concentration on thermal, rheological, and tribological properties of a novel bio-based grease for rolling element bearing applications. Lubricants, 14(6), 233. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants14060233

[2]          Huang, Z., Zhu, T., Wang, L., Wang, L., Ali, A. S., Nassef, M. G. A., Wang, T., & Ahmed, R. H. (2026). Experimental investigation of ammonia energy ratio and valve overlap angle effects on combustion performance and emissions in dual-fuel engines. Fuel, 417, 138623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2026.138623

[3]          Mohamed, Y. H., Mamdouh, H., Khalifa, R. H., Abdelrahim, S., Khaireldin, W., & Nassef, M. G. (2026). Sustainable automotive brake pads using hybrid natural fibers: Physical and tribological behavior of wool and flax composites. In 2026 IEEE 23rd Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/MELECON64486.2026.11418835

[4]          Abbo, I., Nassef, M. G., Hossam, M., & Gomaa, W. (2025). Video-driven fault classification of rotating machinery using 3D CNNs. In 2025 13th International Japan-Africa Conference on Electronics, Communications and Computations (JAC-ECC). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/JAC-ECC67970.2025.11417666

[5]          Nassef, M. G. A., Wael, O., Elkady, Y. H., Elshazly, H., Ossama, J., Amin, S., ElGayar, D., Pape, F., & Ali, I. (2025). Physics-informed transfer learning for predicting engine oil degradation and RUL across heterogeneous heavy-duty equipment fleets. Lubricants, 13(12), 545. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants13120545

[6]          Huang, Z., Wang, L., Wang, L., Nassef, M. G. A., Soubhy, M. A., Wang, T., & Ali, A. S. (2025). Impact of jet ignition strategy on flame kernel development and combustion dynamics in hydrogen-powered engines. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 186, 150932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150932

[7]          Wadee, A., Nassef, M. G. A., Pape, F., & Maher, I. (2025). Enhancing micro-milling performance of Ti6Al4V: An experimental analysis of ultrasonic vibration effects on forces, surface topography, and burr formation. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 9(11), 356. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9110356

[8]          Abozeid, A. A., Youssef, M. M., Megahed, T. F., El-Helaly, M., Pape, F., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2025). Tribo-electric performance of nano-enhanced palm oil-based glycerol grease for electric vehicle bearings. Lubricants, 13(8), 354. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants13080354

[9]          Jonjo, E. R., Ali, I., Megahed, T. F., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2025). A novel framework for motor bearings fault diagnosis using a heuristic-based adaptive variational mode extraction and a hybrid CNN-SVM classifier of current signals. Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies, 13, Article 417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42417-025-01972-w

[10]      Hashima, W. A., Elbasyoni, A. M., Elhawary, I. A., Sheta, A. M., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2025). Engineered fabric-based composite panels from natural and synthetic fibers with tailored pore structures for effective thermal-acoustic insulation in green buildings. Journal of Composite Materials. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00219983251397502

[11]      Huang, Z., Zhu, T., Wang, L., Wang, L., Nassef, M. G. A., Wang, T., & Ahmed, R. H. (2025). Synergistic optimization of combustion chamber design and hydrogen injection strategies for ultra-lean combustion in hydrogen engines. Scientific Reports, 15, 23073. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06685-4

[12]      ElBadawy, N. K., Nassef, M. G. A., Maher, I., Nassef, B. G., Daha, M. A., Pape, F., & Nassef, G. A. (2025). Nano-enhanced cactus oil as an MQL cutting fluid: Physicochemical, rheological, tribological, and machinability insights into machining H13 steel. Lubricants, 13(6), 267. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants13060267

[13]      Jonjo, E. R., Ali, I., Megahed, T. F., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2025). Mitigation of electrical discharge damage in electric vehicle bearings: Comparative study of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and alumina nanoparticles in lubricating grease. Vehicles, 7(1), 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles7010019

[14]      Gomaa, W., Ammar, A. W., Abbo, I., Nassef, M. G., Ogawa, T., & Hossam, M. (2025). Video-based vibration analysis for predictive maintenance: A motion magnification and random forest approach. In Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics (ICINCO 2025) (Vol. 1, pp. 445–452). INSTICC, SciTePress.

[15]      Mansour, M. M., Maher, I., Nassef, M. G. A., El-Hofy, H., Yan, J., & Khairaldien, W. M. (2025). Statistical modeling and optimization of ultrasonic vibration-assisted end grinding of alumina ceramics. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-025-02265-y

[16]      Megahed, T. F., Gouda, E. A., Mansour, D.-E. A., El-Hussieny, H., Hameed, I. A., Fares, A., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2024). Innovative magnetic gear design incorporating electromagnetic coils for multiple gear ratios. Machines, 12(10), 690. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12100690

[17]      Nassef, M. G. A., Nassef, B. G., Hassan, H. S., Nassef, G. A., Elkady, M., & Pape, F. (2024). Tribological and chemical–physical behavior of a novel palm grease blended with zinc oxide and reduced graphene oxide nano-additives. Lubricants, 12(6), 191. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12060191

[18]      Atef, M. M., Khair-Eldeen, W., Yan, J., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2024). A nonlinear dynamic analysis of skidding behavior in rolling bearings using lubricant traction coefficients and cage flexibility. Tribology International, 197, 109756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2024.109756

[19]      Abouelkasem, Z. A., Nassef, G. A., Abdelnaeem, M., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2024). Enhancing the elastohydrodynamic lubrication and vibration behavior of rolling bearings using a hybrid bio-grease blended with activated carbon nanoparticles. Tribology Letters, 72, Article 46. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-024-01847-3

[20]      Dube, N. N., Elkady, M., Noby, H., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2024). Developing a sustainable grease from jojoba oil with plant-waste-based nanoadditives for enhancement of rolling bearing performance. Scientific Reports, 14, 539. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50003-9

[21]      Megahed, T. F., Nassef, M. G. A., Abdel-Rahim, O., Gouda, E. A., & Mohamed, A. M. (2024). Electromagnetic assessment of wind turbines. In Encyclopedia of renewable energy, sustainability and the environment (Vol. 3, pp. 607–630). Elsevier.

[22]      Dube, N. N., Noby, H., Nassef, M. G. A., Zakria, A., Naragino, H., & Elkady, M. F. (2023). Extraction of bio-based carbon materials from agricultural waste as additives for the development of an eco-friendly bio-based grease. Materials Science Forum, 1111, 97–103. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-1vGBQt

[23]      Atef, M. M., Khair-Eldeen, W., Yan, J., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2022). Investigating the combined effect of multiple dent and bump faults on the vibrational behavior of ball bearings. Machines, 10(11), 1062. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines10111062

[24]      Nassef, M. G. A., Hassan, H. S., Nassef, G. A., Nassef, B. G., Soliman, M., & Elkady, M. F. (2022). Activated carbon nanoparticles from recycled polymers waste as a novel nano-additive to grease lubrication. Lubricants, 10(9), 214. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10090214

[25]      Nassef, M. G. A., Soliman, M., Nassef, B. G., Daha, M. A., & Nassef, G. A. (2022). Impact of graphene nano-additives to lithium grease on the dynamic and tribological behavior of rolling bearings. Lubricants, 10(2), 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10020029

[26]      Nassef, M. G. A., Elbasyoni, A. M., Badr, A. A., Alnahrawy, A., & Hassanin, A. H. (2022). Manufacturing and utilization of novel sustainable composites using pulled wool fibers waste from leather tanneries: Mechanical, physical, and dynamic characterization. Journal of Industrial Textiles. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15280837211073358

[27]      Nassef, M. G. A., Hussein, T. M., & Schenck, C. (2022). Model optimization of kinematic redundant feed drive systems using sailfish optimization algorithm. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, 11(3), 187–191. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijmerr.11.3.187-191

[28]      Nassef, B. G., Daha, M. A., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2022). Hybrid reinforced aluminium composites using reduced graphene oxide fabricated via powder metallurgy technique. Materials Science Forum, 1059, 97–101. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-ydo661

[29]      Daha, M. A., Nassef, B. G., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2021). Mechanical and tribological characterization of a novel hybrid aluminum/Al₂O₃/RGO composite synthesized using powder metallurgy. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 30, 2473–2481. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-05547-0

[30]      Nassef, M. G. A., Hussein, T. M., & Mokhiamar, O. (2021). An adaptive variational mode decomposition based on sailfish optimization algorithm and Gini index for fault identification in rolling bearings. Measurement, 173, 108514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2020.108514

[31]      Albezzawy, M. N., Nassef, M. G., & Sawalhi, N. (2020). Rolling element bearing fault identification using a novel three-step adaptive and automated filtration scheme based on Gini index. ISA Transactions, 101, 453–460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isatra.2020.01.019

[32]      Albezzawy, M. N., Nassef, M. G. A., Elsayed, E. S., & Elkhatib, A. (2019). Early rolling bearing fault detection using a Gini index guided adaptive Morlet wavelet filter. In 2019 IEEE 10th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE) (pp. 314–322). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMAE.2019.8880956

[33]      Yakout, M., Nassef, M. G. A., & Backar, S. (2019). Effect of clearances in rolling element bearings on their dynamic performance, quality, and operating life. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 33(5), 2037–2042. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-019-0406-y

[34]      Nassef, M. G. A., El-Galy, I., & Hassanin, A. (2018). Mechanical and dynamic characterization of sustainable composites based on food packaging waste. MATEC Web of Conferences, 249, 01002. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201824901002

[35]      El-Maghraby, A., Nassef, M. G. A., & Elkhatib, A. (2018, March 12–14). Real-time condition monitoring based on cloud computing: A survey [Paper presentation]. First Vibration Institute Middle East Conference, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

[36]      Yakout, M., Elkhatib, A., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2018). Rolling element bearings absolute life prediction using modal analysis. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 32(1), 91–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-017-1210-1

[37]      Elkhatib, A., & Nassef, M. G. A. (2017). Advances in modal analysis application. Journal of Vibration Testing and System Dynamics, 1(2), 153–166. https://doi.org/10.5890/JVTSD.2017.06.004

[38]      Nassef, M. G. A., Elkhatib, A., & Hamed, M. (2015). Correlating the vibration modal analysis parameters to the material impact toughness for austempered ductile iron. Materials Performance and Characterization, 4(1), 61–72. https://doi.org/10.1520/MPC20150004

[39]      Nassef, M. G. A., Schenck, C., & Kuhfuss, B. (2013). Compensation of induced vibrations by commanded counter motions in kinematic redundant feed drive systems. In 2013 10th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA) (pp. 1497–1502). IEEE.

[40]      Nassef, M. G. A., Schenck, C., & Kuhfuss, B. (2011). Simulation-based parameter identification of a reduced model using neural networks. In 2011 9th IEEE International Conference on Control and Automation (ICCA) (pp. 974–978). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCA.2011.6138002

[41]      Nassef, M. G. A., Li, L., Schenck, C., & Kuhfuss, B. (2011). Short time identification of feed drive systems using nonlinear least squares method. International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, 5(11), 2281–2286.

[42]      Nassef, M. G. A., Schenck, C., & Kuhfuss, B. (2011, April 27–28). Feed drive systems: An investigation using kinematic redundancy for compensation of self-induced vibrations [Paper presentation]. 22nd International Conference on Computer-Aided Production Engineering, Edinburgh, Scotland.

[43]      Nassef, M. G. A., Elkhatib, A., & Hamed, M. (2009). The use of modal analysis to predict residual stresses in hardened steel. In Proceedings of the Production Engineering, Design and Control Conference (PEDAC’09) (pp. 7–16).

Ndabezinhle Ngubhe Dube, Hussien Noby, M G A Nassef,, Abdelrahman Zakria, Hiroshi Naragino and Marwa Elkady. Extraction of bio-based carbon materials from agricultural waste as additives for the development of an eco-friendly bio-based grease The 11th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering ACMME 2023, June 8-11, 2023| Sapporo, Japan.

M G A Nassef, Ahmed M. Elbasyoni, Alaa A. Badr, Ashraf Alnahrawy, and Ahmed H. Hassanin (2022). Fabrication and Utilization of High Loft Mats Based on Recycling Egyptian Pulled Wool and Flax Fibers Waste for Thermal Insulation Applications. 9th International Conference on Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing, Washington, USA from August 26-28, 2022. 

M G Nassef, Taha Mostafa, Christian Schenck (2021). Model Optimization of Kinematic Redundant Feed Drive Systems Using Sailfish Optimization Algorithm. 8th International Conference on Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing, Washington, USA from September 25-27 

B G Nassef, M A Daha, and M G Nassef (2021). Hybrid Reinforced Aluminium Composites using Reduced Graphene Oxide Fabricated via Powder Metallurgy Technique. 8th International Conference on Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing, Washington, USA from September 25-27

Nabil M., Nassef M.G.A., Elkhatib A., Elsayed Saad (2019). Early Fault Identification of Rolling Bearing Using a Gini Index Guided Resonant Band Demodulation Through Optimized Morlet Wavelet Filter. The 10th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, July 22-25, Brussels, Belgium.

Nassef M.G.A., El-Galy I., Hassanin, A. (2018). Mechanical and Dynamic Characterization of Sustainable Composites Based on Food Packaging Waste. Proc. 5thInternational Conference on Mechanical, Materials Science, and Manufacturing (ICMMM2018), October 13 – 15, Orlando, FL, USA.

EL-Maghraby A., Nassef M.G.A., Elkhatib A. (2018). Real Time Condition Monitoring Based on Cloud Computing: A Survey. Vibration Institute First Middle East Conference March 12th – 14th, 2018, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Nassef M.G.A., Schenck C., Kuhfuss B. (2013). Compensation of Induced Vibrations by Commanded Counter motions in Kinematic Redundant Feed Drive Systems,” 10th IEEE/ICCA International Conference for Control and Automation, Hangzhou, China, pp. 1497-1502.

Nassef M.G.A., Schenck C., Kuhfuss B. (2011). Simulation-Based Parameter Identification of a Reduced Model Using Neural Networks. Proc. 9th IEEE/ICCA’09 International Conference for Control and Automation, Santiago, Chile, pp. 974-78.

Nassef M.G.A., Li L., Schenck C., Kuhfuss B. (2011). Short Time Identification of Feed Drive Systems Using Least Squares Method. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 59, pp. 1643- 1648.

Nassef M.G.A., Schenck C., Kuhfuss B. (2011). Feed Drive Systems: An Investigation Using Kinematic Redundancy for Compensation of Self-Induced Vibrations. Proc. Cape – Computer Aided Production Engineering international conference, Edinburgh, UK.

Nassef M.G.A., El-Khatib A., Hamed M. (2009). The Use of Modal Analysis to Predict Residual Stresses in Hardened Steel. Proc. PEDAC’09 - Production Engineering Design and Automation Conference, Alexandria, Egypt, pp.7-16.

[1]    Nassef M.G.A., EL-Khatib A. (2017). Advances in Modal Analysis Applications. Journal of Vibration Testing and System Dynamics, 6(2), pp. 153-166.

[1]    Nassef M.G.A., El-Galy I., Hassanin, A. (2018). “Dynamic Characterization of Bio-Based Composite Panels using Modal Analysis Technique”. Proc. 1st International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (ICMSE2018-RAC), March 13 – 15, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt.

Instructing the following courses for undergraduate classes

[1] Mechanical Design 1 ( IME 313)

[2] Metrology and Precision Engineering (IME 322)

[3] Mechanical Design 1 (MTE322)

[4] Mechanical Design 2 (IME 327)

[5] Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (IME 211)

[6] Manufacturing Processes Lab (IME 212)

[7] Precision Engineering Lab (IME 323)

[8] Mechanical Vibrations (IME 414)

[9] Machine Condition Monitoring (IME485)